DOCS. 592, 593 AUGUST 1918 615 My suggested correction to the end of your notice has come out badly. I believe, though, that-even if the long period by itself had already been suggested by Martienssen-it must nonetheless assume this position, because (in my view, at least) only the combination {effective damping high eigenfrequency[8] made success possible. Who knows when the matter would have come about without Anschutz.-[9] I also liked Weyl’s paper[10] well, although I am convinced that the underlying assumption cannot be physically correct.[11] The book is brilliant;[12] Weyl is a highly talented and, added to that, a versatile man, very fine and likable as a person as well. We may expect great things from him yet. It is quite natural that you are even more interested in spectra; it has certainly become the most promising field today. With your work on fine structure, you first drew it within reach.[13] It certainly is a ruse to be able to live to see such a thing! I hope we shall be seeing each other here again soon. Meanwhile, cordial greetings, yours, Einstein. 593. To Hedwig and Max Born Ahrenshoop, 2 August 1918 Dear Borns, The closer the homeward trip approaches, the more my conscience is stirred, along with the fear of being scolded for my foul habit of not writing. But what should a chap write who loafs around all day, sees no one, and who, at most, totters about barefoot for a half-hour or so? If only we could bring about the latter fine custom (voluntarily) in Berlin! I really relished the cloverleaf. It is obvious that those three, brought together there in brotherly union, are inveterate hobbyhorse-riders, two turned in upon themselves, one staring nonchalantly into space.-[1] Recently I read that the population of Europe grew in the last century from 118 million to almost 400 million .... a terrible thought that could almost reconcile one to war!- To a happy reunion! Yours, Einstein. [...][2]